What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Susette has provided continuous support and assistance for my daughter Kathryn for over a year. Susette is always responsive to me and Kathryn when we’ve reached out to her. She is a kind, intelligent, trustworthy person and we feel incredibly fortunate to have met her.”
More than 1 year ago
“I think she’s great! When I talk to her, I feel like I actually have someone on my side and she helps me feel like my experiences and my feelings are valid and most importantly she helps me feel like there are things I can do to change the things I don’t like about my situation. She’s been my therapist for around 2 years now and I’m in a completely different place than I was, she has really helped me.”
More than 1 year ago
About Susette Abbas
Focus areas
Domestic Violence
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Separation Anxiety
Infertility Trauma
Postpartum Depression
Worry
Mood Disorders
Psychological Trauma
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Humanistic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Eclectic
Narrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Susette Abbas
I have been a therapist for the past 12 years and have worked with adolescents and adults, as well as children and families from diverse backgrounds. My focus has been primarily on depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. I hold a Master’s in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential from Loyola Marymount University.
My approach to therapy integrates the psychodynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with mind/body and mindfulness techniques. This means we collaboratively explore thoughts, beliefs, and personal narratives, adjusting those that are false or faulty. The psychodynamic approach helps identify early experiences and messages often at the root of distorted or unhealthy beliefs. Incorporating mind/body and mindfulness techniques fosters awareness of physical responses to psychological distress, which is especially helpful for clients struggling with anxiety or trauma. I often use art in my own life to access feelings and thoughts that are not easily expressed verbally, and I offer these techniques to clients who are interested.
The trust and warmth that characterize a good therapeutic relationship create an environment where self-reflection and inquiry can take place, followed by a willingness to step just outside our comfort zones—even in the tiniest ways—and face our obstacles and challenges, “slaying the dragon,” as it were. The journey toward transformation, healing, and a more fulfilling life is not necessarily easy, nor does it have a straight path or clear end. It is a deeply rewarding process of continual change and growth, and I feel privileged to be part of that journey alongside my clients—providing a space for honest introspection, reflection, and change.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Loyola Marymount University, Master's in School Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services Credential
NPI number
1720679194
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Susette has provided continuous support and assistance for my daughter Kathryn for over a year. Susette is always responsive to me and Kathryn when we’ve reached out to her. She is a kind, intelligent, trustworthy person and we feel incredibly fortunate to have met her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I think she’s great! When I talk to her, I feel like I actually have someone on my side and she helps me feel like my experiences and my feelings are valid and most importantly she helps me feel like there are things I can do to change the things I don’t like about my situation. She’s been my therapist for around 2 years now and I’m in a completely different place than I was, she has really helped me.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
November 8, 2024Maria Elena O.Verified patientVideo visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Susette Abbas work with?
Susette Abbas works with Rula Health - San Jose.
What are common reasons for patients to see Susette Abbas?
Susette Abbas frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Susette Abbas on their profile.
What languages does Susette Abbas speak?
Susette Abbas speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Susette Abbas in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Susette Abbas. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.